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FY05 TYF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,824 mi
Last recorded124,824 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 TYF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 124,824 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 124,824 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 122,932 miles

Nearside Front suspension leg top mount bounces when jacked up and turned lock to lock

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective below requirment ()

Fail 15 Apr 2019 122,878 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fouling body

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 118,411 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 118,411 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 114,770 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 114,769 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater incorrect colour n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 105,537 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 28 Sep 2015 105,537 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 5 Mar 2015 102,142 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S front seat has play in the seat base

Fail 2 Mar 2015 102,101 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S front seat has play in the seat base

Pass 17 Mar 2014 94,265 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 94,265 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 84,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 84,097 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Mar 2012 72,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

center exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Mar 2011 63,420 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 53,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 42,965 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 31,153 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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FY05 TYF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY05 TYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FY05 TYF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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